5115 Brown Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5115 Brown Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 23 permits, 6 not closed, and 60 violations, 2 open.
- What is the 2026 conforming loan limit in Philadelphia County?
- $832,750 for a single-unit home, per FHFA. Larger loans are jumbo loans.
- Is radon a problem here?
- EPA radon zone 2, moderate potential.
- What natural disasters is 5115 Brown Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Residential building permit Apr 2025Completed
Make safe permit- to make safe as per submitted plans and as per engineer's report to rebuild the rear wall to resolve case #cf-2023-037093. abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6' in height. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk closure. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #cf-2023-037093. in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801, a pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion."
- Residential building permit Feb 2024Expired
**make safe permit** for repairs to the front porch to comply with violation case # cf-2023-128010. not to exceed scope of work noted in engineer's report and shown on approved plans. separate permits required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case # cf-2023-128010. in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801, a pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion. make safe permit only.
- Electrical permit Jan 2024Completed
Installation of solar array in accordance with signed standard.
- Electrical permit Jul 2023Completed
Rewire complete 2 story 30 circuit space panel, arc fault breakers according to nec 2017 fishing
- Plumbing permit May 2022Completed
Curb trap and fresh air inlet
- Plumbing permit Feb 2022Expired
Replacement of 40 gal gas water heater
- Demolition permit Jul 2021Completed
For the complete demo of a sfd as part of the city of philadelphia demolition program. * add'l specs: 1 stucco c/w 5124 funston st. replace front sidewalks at 5126, 5128, & 5130 funston st. clean and grade lots at 5128 & 5130 funston st. erosion control mat with seed on lot.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2021Expired
Replacement of 40 gallon gas water heater ppc 2018
- General permit minor Feb 2021Expired
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. all means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the philadelphia building code chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- General permit minor Sep 2020Expired
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. all means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the philadelphia building code chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2019Completed
Replace water service pa20193300738 "self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Demolition permit Dec 2018Completed
For the complete demo of a vacant sfd as part of the city of philadelphia dept. of licenses & inspections demolition program. additional specs:no stucco! clear all vegetation from lot
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.6 mi
Austin Avenue Radiation Site (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Brownfield site
1,800 ft
Urban Garden Partnership At 53rd Street and 3 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,000 ft
Silvi Concrete Of Philadelphia. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Radon potential
Moderate
Average indoor levels of 2 to 4 pCi/L. EPA still suggests testing ground-floor and basement units.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Nearest public schools
1,000 ft
Rhoads James Sch (1,000 ft), Parkway West (2,000 ft), Middle Years Alternative (2,000 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.5 mi
Philadelphia International (PHL). Aircraft may be audible under approach paths.
FAA large-hub airports
Conforming loan limit 2026
$832,750
Philadelphia County. Mortgages up to this amount qualify for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac pricing. Above it, the loan is a jumbo with stricter terms.
FHFA Conforming Loan Limit Values, one-unit
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